CAUTION 6.

If any of the following occur while using the

Disconnecting the brake cable
4. While holding the link to secure it so that it does not
move, slide the inner cable fixing bolt unit along the Adjusting the brake cable
brakes, stop riding immediately and ask the place
WARNING of purchase to carry out inspection and repairs. from the front brake unit guide hole to install it.
1. The Shimano Inter-M brake system cannot be
1) If abnormal noise is heard when the brakes Guide hole
1. After checking that the wheel does not easily turn
while the brake cable is being pulled, depress the
It is important to completely understand the used with mountain bikes. Furthermore, when
are applied
operation of your bicycle's brake system. Improper using this brake system with other kinds of bikes,
2) If braking force is abnormally strong
1. Push the link back until it stops. Then slide the
inner cable fixing bolt unit along the guide hole
Inner cable
fixing bolt unit
brake lever about 10 times as far as the grip in order
use of your bicycle's brake system may result in a avoid continuous application of the brakes when to run in the brake cable.
and remove it from the hole. If the inner cable

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riding down long slopes, as this will cause the 3) If braking force is abnormally weak

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internal brake parts to become very hot, and this In the case of 1) and 2), the cause might be not fixing bolt unit is difficult to remove, turn the
severe injury. Because each bicycle may handle cable adjusting bolt clockwise to loosen the
differently, be sure to learn the proper braking may weaken braking performance. It may also enough brake grease, so ask the place of Depress about
cable tension and then remove the inner cable
technique (including brake lever pressure and cause a reduction in the amount of brake grease purchase to grease the mechanism with special 10 times
fixing bolt unit.
inside the brake, and this can lead to problems roller brake grease.
bicycle control characteristics) and operation of Inner cable fixing 1
such as abnormally sudden braking. bolt unit

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your bicycle. This can be done by consulting your

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The design of the Shimano Inter-M brake system Secure the link
professional bicycle dealer and the bicycle's has been carried out based on standards such as 7. If the brakes are used frequently, the brake drum
may become hot. Do not touch the brake drum for
owners manual, and by practicing your riding and ISO 4210 and DIN 79100-2. These standards

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at least 30 minutes after you finish riding the 2 Note:

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braking technique. specify the performance for an overall weight of bicycle. Pull strongly If the brake cable is not run in, it will need to be
100 kg. If the overall weight exceeds 100 kg, the Brake drum 2
The SB-7S45/BL-IM45 brake levers are equipped Pull strongly adjusted again after only a short period of use.
braking force provided by the system may be Guide hole
with a mode switching mechanism. Be sure to use
insufficient for correct braking, and durability of the
the BR-IM41-F with the mechanism in the C.R system may also be reduced. 1 Note:
mode position. While pushing While looking from the rear of the link, check that
the link the inner cable fixing bolt unit is firmly seated in the
2. Turn the cable adjusting bolt or nut of the brake unit
or brake lever so that there is about 15 mm of play
C.R mode position 2. The front Inter-M brake system should only be position shown in the above illustration. in the brake lever.
installed to the left side of a bicycle which is 26"

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or larger. If it is used on a bicycle which is smaller Guide hole The amount of brake lever play is the distance
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than 26", the braking force may be too great, from the position where the brake lever is not
V Inner cable
which could cause accidents. fixing bolt unit operated to the position where a force is felt
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R suddenly when the brake lever is pulled.
Cable adjusting bolt or nut
3. In order to get the best performance from the
8. If the brake cable becomes rusted, braking
5. Place the cable adjusting bolt so that it is 20 – 22
Shimano front Inter-M brake, be sure to use performance will suffer. If this happens, replace
Shimano brakes cables and brake levers as a set. mm from the end of the outer casing holder, and
the brake cable with a genuine Shimano brake
(Refer to the product line-up.) cable and re-check the braking performance. 2. Slide the outer casing holder along the guide
slot in the brake arm to remove it from the slot.
then pass the inner cable through the cable
adjusting bolt and then through the hole in the inner
15 mm of play
The C indicates the mode position for The amount of movement of the inner cable cable fixing bolt.
must be 14.5 mm or more when the brake
compatibility with cantilever brakes.
lever is depressed. If it is less than 14.5 mm,
9. The BR-IM41-F front brake unit and HB-NX50-NT/ Outer casing holder Cable adjusting bolt
The R indicates the mode position for HB-IM40 front hub unit should never be disassem-

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braking performance will suffer, and the

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compatibility with roller brakes. bled. If they are disassembled, malfunctions and
brakes may fail to work. Brake arm
damage to the front brake unit and front hub unit Should be
could result. Cable adjusting bolt
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prior to installing the parts. Loose, worn, or Check that the front brake unit is firmly secured to Outer casing holder
Guide slot
the hub body with the brake unit fixing nut. 10. Consult the place of purchase for details on
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damaged parts may cause serious injury to the

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We strongly recommend only using genuine To install the brake cable again, carry out the
Shimano replacement parts. above procedure in reverse.
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Cable adjusting bolt
Use a wheel with 3x or 4x spoke lacing. Wheels with While looking from the rear of the link, check
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radial lacing cannot be used because the spokes and that the inner cable fixing bolt unit is firmly
SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS SI-22V0G the wheel can be damaged when applying the brakes seated in the position shown in the above 6. Check that both ends of the outer casing are
securely inserted into the cable adjusting bolts of
and brake noise can be generated.
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illustration.
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both the brake lever and brake arm.

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The front Inter-M brake is different from conventional Guide hole

3. After depressing the brake lever to check the
Front Inter-M band brakes in that the inside of the brake drum is
filled with grease. This may cause the turning of the
wheel to be slightly heavier than usual, particularly in
Inner cable
fixing bolt unit
Cable adjusting bolt Both ends of the outer casing
should be securely inserted.
braking performance, secure the cable adjusting bolt
with the cable adjusting nut.

Brake System
Brake unit fixing nut
cold weather. Depress the brake lever to check the braking
Tightening torque: The front Inter-M brake has a built-in power performance. If the braking performance is
15 – 20 Nm {130 – 174 in. lbs.} modulator which controls the braking force applied to poor, adjust the brake cable once more while

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the hub. Noise is generated by the operation of the referring to "Adjusting the brake cable".
Before use‚ read these instructions carefully‚ and follow them for
correct use. power modulator when the brake is applied, but this

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bicycle is stopped and then shake the wheel, you will Installing the brake cable
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bolt
bracket of the front fork. Check also that the wheel notice that there is a small amount of play in the
is firmly secured to the frame with the cap nut. If brakes. This is normal, and will not cause any
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Cable adjusting nut
the wheel is not installed properly, it may come off problems at all while riding. cable set through the hole in the bracket.
the frame, which could result in serious accidents
when riding.
To check the amount of looseness in the head parts, 7. Push the link back until it stops. Then, while pulling
the inner cable to apply the full amount of tension to
Tightening torque:
grasp the middle of the handlebar and one of the 1 – 2 Nm
front forks as shown in the illustration, and then move the cable, tighten the inner cable fixing nut.
In order to realize the best performance from the Shimano {9 – 17 in. lbs.}
front Inter-M brake system, we recommend that the following the head parts back and forth in the directions
Tightening torque:
combination be used. indicated by the arrows.
Touching 1 mm Brake cable set 6 – 8 Nm {52 – 69 in. lbs.}
Moreover, because the brakes give a small amount
Brake Hub Lever Brake cable or more of play if you apply the brakes fully and shake the
wheel as described above, this will make it more Bracket

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Brazed-on bracket
difficult to check the looseness in the head parts.
BL-IM45 2. Align the inner cable end with the hole in the cable
hook, and then turn the cable hook as shown in the
SB-4S35 illustration and insert the inner cable end into the 3
Hub axle
BL-IM33 hole. GR
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Tighten Inner cable fixing nut
These service instructions explain how to use and maintain the
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Inner cable end Shimano bicycle parts which have been used on your new
HB-NX50-NT SB-3S30
BR-IM41-F bicycle. For any questions regarding your bicycle or other
HB-IM40 BL-IM32 2 Pull strongly matters which are not related to Shimano parts‚ please contact
the place of purchase or the bicycle manufacturer.
SB-4S30 HI-POWER CABLE
While 1
BL-IM30 pushing
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Cable hook the link These service instructions are printed on recycled paper.

BL-IM36 HI-POWER CABLE

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3. Slide the outer casing holder
along the guide slot in the
Outer casing holder Please note: Specifications are subject to change for improvement without
notice. (English)
Note:
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brake arm to set it into the

* Use the BR-IM41-F front brake unit in conjunction with a nut-type
hub. slot.
After tightening the inner cable
Brake arm fixing nut, attach the inner end
Cap nut cap to the end of the inner
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cable. Then set the inner end

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Tightening torque: cap so that it does not touch the Industrieweg 24 NL-80 71 CT Nunspeet‚ Holland Phone 31 -341 -27 22 22
For maximum performance we highly recommend link and the spokes.
30 – 45 Nm {260 – 390 in. lbs.} Guide slot
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C Oct. 2001 by Shimano Inc. PIT. SZK. Printed in Japan